Got $20? Here's The Easiest, No-Fuss, BBQ Dinner, Ever

Got $20? Here's The Easiest, No-Fuss, BBQ Dinner, Ever

Playing the thoughtful hostess does not have to exhaust your paycheck. For just $20, you can invite friends over for a Memorial Day “barbecue” dinner this holiday weekend...with drinks! We have the menu all planned out: The centerpiece is a Pimiento Cheese Cheeseburger, inspired by the Southern cracker spread (mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and pimentos). A handful of salt-and-vinegar potato chips on the side will cut through the creamy, oozy burger topping for only about $.35 per person.

But here’s the real trick: Turn one tallboy boy of American lager into cocktails for four by mixing it with ice cold lemonade — it’s called a Shandy and it’s super refreshing. It may not be the fanciest dinner you’ll ever make, but it sure is tasty!

Fold together the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, chopped pimientos, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. (Note: If you have hot sauce in the fridge already, feel free to add a few dashes of that, too). Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Gently mix the ground chuck, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper by hand in a large bowl. Divide mixture into four portions; loosely gather each into a ball and flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patties (don’t overwork the meat). Use your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation in the center of each patty; this keeps it from puffing up when it cooks.

Heat the oil in a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the burger and cook three to four minutes per side, flipping once, for medium-rare.

Transfer burgers to the bottom bun halves. Top with the pimento cheese and the top bun halves. Serve with salt-and-vinegar potato chips.